So what is the best way to deal with children who talk back? Taking away privileges, treats or pocket money is not very effective with difficult or behavior defiant children. To them, winning the argument or battle is more important than avoiding punishment or loss of privileges. They simply want to engage you AND win. Therefore, they will be unrelenting in their whining or back talking.
So what is the most effective way of dealing with a difficult child when they are whining, arguing or talking back to you? I think putting them in a time out is the best way. When you do this, you immediately end the argument and give each of you time to cool down. This keeps you in control of the situation and shows them that “winning” is not an option. The debate will simply be over.
After the time out, do not return to the issue of the conflict, since mentioning it again will only reignite the argument. Move on to other things. If your child does bring it back up, stick to your guns and don’t debate it. As a parent, it is so important to choose your battles and stick to your decisions on important issues. If you feel yourself becoming angry or frustrated then use a time out to end the argument.
Dealing with a difficult or behavior defiant child is a tough job for any parent. Dealing with back talk is simply one of the many challenges, however, it is one you can overcome. The best thing you can do as a parent is to look for resources that will help you continue to develop your parenting skills. As you do this, you will grow in knowledge and be adequately equipped to handle all the phases of adolescence.
Dealing with a difficult or behavior defiant child is a tough job for any parent. Dealing with back talk is simply one of the many challenges, however, it is one you can overcome. The best thing you can do as a parent is to look for resources that will help you continue to develop your parenting skills. As you do this, you will grow in knowledge and be adequately equipped to handle all the phases of adolescence.
